AES San Francisco 2010Lunchtime Keynote: Dave Rat

Friday, November 5, 1:15 pm — 2:15 pm (Room 132)

Special Event: Lunchtime Keynote: Dave Rat

Abstract:Live sound is an exciting and rapidly changing industry. Dave Rat, Founder and President of Rat Sound, has seen it all over the last 30 years. He has a unique multi-dimensional perspective as a front-of-house engineer, product designer, industry writer and president of a major rental and touring company. He is known for questioning common industry practices with healthy doses of pragmatism and scientific curiosity. Dave will share his insights on frequently overlooked needs and challenges facing the live sound touring industry. Dave’s style is light-hearted and humorous but the issues he raises are always thought-provoking. If you have any involvement in the live sound industry, you will not want to miss this.